<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div>I did try it, jus' now.</div><div><br></div><div>It bounced back as undeliverable.</div><div><br><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"There's room at the top they are telling you still.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">But first you must learn how to smile as you kill,</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you want to be like the folks on the hill."</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- John Lennon</span></div></div><div><br>On Apr 8, 2015, at 11:24, Janesta <<a href="mailto:janesta@gmail.com">janesta@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>You all might try her email at the bottom of the Daily News post in Saundra's link. :)<br><br></div>Serenity Place is an assisted living facility in Lewiston. <br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Saundra Lund <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:v2020@ssl1.fastmail.fm" target="_blank">v2020@ssl1.fastmail.fm</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-US"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">I sent Vera a note on 10/14/2013 when she announced her retirement, so it’s been about 18 months. I hope she’s enjoying herself!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Here’s her last column . . . <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:20.25pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">INK: My most difficult writing assignment<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">By Vera White | Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:00 am</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">This is without doubt the most difficult column the <b>INKster</b> has ever written, because it is her last one. She decided it was time for her to make her retirement official and complete.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">The <b>INKster</b> started to work at the <i>Daily News</i> in 1985, and to paraphrase the late actress <b>Bette Davis</b>, she "settled in for a wild and bumpy ride!"<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">Prior to going to work at the Moscow newspaper, the <b>INKster</b> had spent more than a decade as a Nez Perce County commissioner and the only experience she brought to the newsroom was having been interviewed by journalists in her elected position. But then editor and publisher <b>Jay Shelledy</b> took a chance and hired her.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">During the early days, the <b>INKster</b> served as newsroom clerk, typing up news releases and obits. Her first try as a columnist revolved around food and her vast cookbook collection. She then went on to become editor of the food, arts and entertainment, business and seniors sections.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">It was in 1997 when then editor and publisher <b>Mark Trahant</b> and managing editor <b>Rick Hoover</b> approached her about writing a weekly "gossip column."<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">That conjured up visions of columnists like <b>Liz Smith</b> and <b>Rona Barrett</b> and she really didn't like the idea. After much discussion with her bosses, they settled on somewhat of a format and she was given pretty much free rein to write about whatever she thought would be of interest to readers and in her often sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek style.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">After much discussion, Mark was the one who came up with the title INK for the column, and thus the <b>INKster</b> was born Friday, Oct. 3, 1997.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">To launch the column, the <i>Daily News</i> gave out coffee mugs to people whose names were mentioned in the column. The mugs read "I've been INKed," and for a while were proudly displayed on office shelves on the Palouse. By now, they should have become collectors' items.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">The <b>INKster</b> has enjoyed writing this column more than anything she has ever done at the newspaper. As long as there were Republican politicians around like former Idaho U.S. Sen. <b>Larry Craig</b>, former Idaho Gov. <b>Dirk Kempthorn</b>, Moscow City Councilor <b>Walter Steed</b>, District 5 Idaho state Rep. <b>Cindy Agidius</b> and Washington U.S. Rep. <b>Cathy McMorris Rodgers</b>, the <b>INKster</b> never lacked for topics to write about. In later years, though, Walter and the <b>INKster</b> ended up on a friendly basis and were actually able to communicate. The <b>INKster</b> thought he got a bum deal from the Republican precinct leaders led by that wingnut <b>Gresham Bouma</b>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">It also made the <b>INKster</b> feel good to give credit to the many philanthropic organizations on the Palouse or individuals who earned recognition for their own achievements.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">And thanks to all the readers who became INK fans. She hopes you miss the <b>INKster</b> as much as she will miss all of you!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt;background:white" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">* * *</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">... the blotter rests.<u></u><u></u></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">Vera White</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black"> has penned INK for 16 years. <b>It's too late to contribute to INK, but you can still reach White at Serenity Place <a href="tel:%28208%29%20743-5322" value="+12087435322" target="_blank">(208) 743-5322</a> in Lewiston, or email her at <a href="mailto:vnwhite@cableone.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">vnwhite@cableone.net</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Saundra Lund<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Moscow, ID<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Well-behaved women seldom make history.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <a href="mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com" target="_blank">vision2020-bounces@moscow.com</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com" target="_blank">vision2020-bounces@moscow.com</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tom Hansen<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 08, 2015 10:37 AM<br><b>To:</b> Moscow Vision 2020<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Vision2020] The Inkster???<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><span class=""><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The last time I heard from Vera White has been a few years. She was living in Lewiston at the time.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">As far as The Inkster becoming the "oldest living person" is concerned . . . it will be a loooooonnnnng time before she steps to the front of that line.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sidebar: Has anybody heard from Vera White lately? I think it would be cool to send her a little something, if for no other reason than to say that we still think of her.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Thoughts, V-Peeps?<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">http://www.MoscowCares.com</span></a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Tom Hansen<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Moscow, Idaho<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">"There's room at the top they are telling you still.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">But first you must learn how to smile as you kill,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">If you want to be like the folks on the hill."<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">- John Lennon<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br>On Apr 8, 2015, at 10:27, Sam Scripter <<a href="mailto:MoscowSam@charter.net" target="_blank">MoscowSam@charter.net</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br><b>An email newsletter from Time magazine, today, lists the new World's Oldest Living Person, who lives in Inkster, Michigan.<br><br> <a href="http://time.com/3772979/new-oldest-living-person-jeralean-talley/?xid=newsletter-brief" target="_blank">http://time.com/3772979/new-oldest-living-person-jeralean-talley/?xid=newsletter-brief<br></a><br>That prompted my memory: "The <u>Inkster</u>", Vera White!<br><br>Suddenly, I realized I had not heard anything from or about Vera for some time! How long? I don't know.<br><br>QUESTIONS: Vera; are you out there? Anybody: Can you shed any light on Vera White?<br><br>Curious Sam, I am . . .</b><u></u><u></u></p></div></blockquote></div></div></span></div></div><br>=======================================================<br>
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